Russet House School, Enfield
Russet House School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Enfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Russet House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Russet House School are Durants School (0.4 miles, Good); Salmons Brook School (0.9 miles); Waverley School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); and Fern House School (1.2 miles, Good).
Durants SchoolSalmons Brook SchoolWaverley SchoolFern House School
Who goes there
62.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 51.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (30%), White British (22%) and Mixed (15%).
Almost every pupil at Russet House School has an education, health and care plan (132 of 132 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Russet House School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Turkey Street Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carterhatch Lane (EN1), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Russet House School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
62.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Russet House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Russet House School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Russet House School is in Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 91 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
132 pupils
132 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Enfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Enfield
Across Enfield council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,975
Got 1st preference
77.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
132
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Russet House School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
132
Total Pupils
98
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
5.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,086
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.4%
Overall absence
32.1%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Russet House School
What are SATs results like at Russet House School?
Of the pupils at Russet House School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Russet House School's Ofsted rating?
Russet House School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Russet House School?
No fixed boundary. When Russet House School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Russet House School?
Russet House School has around 132 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Russet House School have specialist SEN provision?
Russet House School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Russet House School?
10.4% of sessions were missed at Russet House School in 2024/25. 32.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Russet House School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Russet House School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Russet House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 91 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Russet House School?
Russet House School is at 11 Autumn Close, Enfield, EN1 4JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)